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We offer holistic services that provide support and empowerment to youth, their families, and members of our community. See if our programs may be the right fit for you.
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How to support The Core Collective at Saint Vincent on its journey to making well-being the standard for St. Louis.
27%
of Missouri’s unaccompanied unhoused youth are concentrated in the St. Louis region.
750+
individuals served by The CC in 2023
47th
The State of Missouri is ranked 47/50 when it comes to students experiencing homelessness.
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Lighting the Way
When you donate toThe Core Collective at Saint Vincent,you invest in the transformational power of youthand support making well-being…
Bring Joy this Holiday Season
The holidays are a time for giving, and this year, you can make the season truly magical for the…
The Kookin’ for Kids 2025 Photo Gallery
Browse photos from the 34th Annual Kookin’ for Kids. Event photos by Mark Moore with Take Moore Pics. Photo…
Thank You for Supporting Kookin’ for Kids
Thank you for celebrating the transformational power of youth at the 34th Annual Kookin’ for Kids with a Taste…
The Core Collective Assessment Center Convening: Session 2
The Core Collective Assessment Center Convening: Session 2 Momentum Builds around The Core Collective’s Youth and Family Assessment Center…
The Core Collective Marks Earth Day with Community Tree-Planting
Volunteers, Staff, and Youth Plant 40 Trees In commemoration of the 55th anniversary of Earth Day, The Core Collective…
